Hi! My name is Shawntel Bethea, but I mostly go by Shawn. Welcome to Chronically Strong! I'm a 25-year-old Blogger, Freelancer and Health Science major (at JWU). At a very young age my mother was diagnosed with Schizophrenia and at 17-years-old, I would be diagnosed with a chronic condition of my own: Ulcerative Colitis (a form of IBD). Many years and around 6 surgeries later: here we are! I use Chronically Strong as an outlet to share my life as a patient and caregiver. - The good, the bad & the ugly.

When I originally started blogging in 2014, I only focused on UC & the surgeries. - Now my blog has changed and grown drastically. I now write on various topics including: lifestyle, self care, pescatarianism and more! So go ahead: take a look around, read a post or seven. Watch a few videos and enjoy! Before you leave don't forget to connect on social media & come back soon!